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Boigan Family History

Boigan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bogan, Boggan, Bogdan, Bowman, Organ, Cogan, Bogen, Bodman, Logan

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Where is the Boigan family from?

You can see how Boigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boigan family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boigan's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Boigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boigan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boigan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Boigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boigan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Boigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Boigan. For the veterans among your Boigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Boigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boigan in 1962 was 73, and 90 in 1996.

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